EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 11 MIN
109 - State Symbol Spotlight: Dinosaur- Paluxysaurus jonesi
from Texas History for Kids · host Michelle Gallegos
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Walk in the footsteps of Texas’s official state dinosaur! In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we head to Dinosaur Valley State Park to uncover the mystery of Paluxysaurus jonesi—how it was discovered, how Texas chose its state dinosaur, and what ancient footprints reveal about life during the Cretaceous Period. Packed with facts, adventure, and real Texas science, this episode is perfect for curious listeners in grades 4–7. References: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/drought-reveals-113-million-year-old-dinosaur-tracks-in-texas-180982829/https://phys.org/news/2009-12-world-skeletal-mount-paluxysaurus-jonesi.htmlhttps://www.smu.edu/news/archives/2009/dinosaur-identity-14jan2009#:~:text=Peter%20Rose%20is%20the%20scientist,Maryland%20in%20the%20late%201800sSupport the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store
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109 - State Symbol Spotlight: Dinosaur- Paluxysaurus jonesi
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